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US Highbush Blueberry Council
People
USHBC welcomes first Blueberry Industry Leadership Program participants
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has announced its first cohort of fellows accepted into the group’s Blueberry Industry Leadership Program.
June 09, 2022 01:59 PM
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Industry
Produce conference returns to Mexico
International Fresh Produce Association will convene industry leaders in Guadalajara, Mexico on June 22 - 23 at the Mexico Conference.
June 09, 2022 11:53 AM
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Ten Acre hires Tricia Benedetto
People
Ten Acre expands creative team
Grand Forks, N.D.-based marketing company names Tricia Benedetto as creative director.
June 09, 2022 05:25 AM
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People
IBO picks Poland as host country for 2023 summit
The International Blueberry Organization has announced that the 2023 IBO Summit will take place in Lublin, Poland from July 3-5, 2023.
June 07, 2022 02:40 AM
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Food Safety
FDA offers new resource page for food producers hit by flooding and severe weather
The FDA has released a new online resource page for human and animal food producers affected by flooding and severe weather incidents such as hurricanes or tropical storms.
June 06, 2022 03:13 PM
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Produce Crops
USDA seeks comments on draft pest risk assessment for Brazilian papayas
The USDA is seeking comments on a draft pest risk assessment that would expand Brazil’s regions approved to ship papaya to the U.S.
June 06, 2022 01:57 PM
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People
Lipman Family Farms announces leadership succession plan
Longtime Lipman Family Farms CEO Ken Shoemaker will retire in 2023, and the Immokalee, Fla.-based company has announced its transition and succession plan as the company searches for a new CEO.
June 06, 2022 11:34 AM
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Industry
West Pak Avocado celebrates grand opening of New Jersey distribution center
Murrieta, Calif.-based West Pak Avocado celebrated its new distribution center in Logan Township, N.J., on May 25 with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house.
June 03, 2022 03:43 PM
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People
Florida launches farmer stress awareness initiative at Wish Farms
Taking care of Florida farmers who help take care of the U.S. food supply is the goal of a new program from the Florida Department of Agriculture.
June 03, 2022 03:37 PM
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Industry
Cox Enterprises increases stake in CEA with Mucci Farms investment
Atlanta-based communications company Cox Enterprises has announced it has made a significant strategic investment in greenhouse giant Mucci Farms, Kingsville, Ontario.
June 03, 2022 11:01 AM
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